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W495 AKM

1999 Chunlan Starway

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,498 mi
Last recorded6,498 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Chunlan Starway4,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW495 AKM
MakeChunlan
ModelStarway
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 6,498 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 Oct 2011 6,497 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Oct 2010 5,325 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 4,908 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 4,908 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 4,562 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 3,941 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Chunlan Starway?

Based on 334 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 6
suspension has inadequate damping effect. 5
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W495 AKM is a 1999 Chunlan Starway in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Chunlan Starway models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 4,735 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chunlan Starway fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W495 AKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chunlan Starway typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Chunlan Starway is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W495 AKM registered?

W495 AKM is a 1999 Chunlan Starway, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W495 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W495 AKM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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